Agency:Illinois State Police
Position Title:Terrorism Research Specialist Trainee Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center (STIC) Watch Center Divison of Criminal Investigation.
Class Title: Terrorism Research Specialist Trainee
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 04/25/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $4766 Monthly; Full Range $4766$6632 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 10
Plan/BU:RC062
- Please upload a copy of your official/unoffical transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application
- Note: The Illinois State Policemust verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
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Posting Identification Number 45975
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois State Police is accepting applications under the Division of Criminal Investigation for a Terrorism Research Specialist Trainee that will under immediate supervision of a Watch Officer on an assigned shift for a period of not less than six months and not to exceed 12 months actively participate in an orientation inservice workshops and onthejob training to develop and expand intelligence gathering and terrorism research skills. Answer calls from law enforcement agencies requesting intelligence information; research and draft a written report in response. Complete assignments of increasing difficulty which demonstrates the ability to complete timelines and compile analytical charts diagrams and maps that facilitate investigative efforts.
About the Agency
The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity Service and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.
Essential Functions
- Actively participates in an orientation inservice workshops and onthejob training to develop and expand intelligence gathering and terrorism research skills.
- Answers calls from law enforcement agencies requesting intelligence information.
- Completes assignments of increasing difficulty which demonstrate the ability to complete timelines and compile analytical charts diagrams and maps that facilitate investigative efforts.
- Studies background information on assigned terrorists and criminal groups their methods and targets.
- Studies regulatory requirements set for gathering and safeguarding criminal intelligence information to ensure compliance with 28 CFR Part 23 and other provisions protecting sensitive confidential and secret information.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required as enumerated in the duties above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires completion of a Bachelors degree with courses in behavioral sciences criminal justice law enforcement or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers one 1 year working knowledge of the Windows environment and common applications software for word processing charting database and spreadsheet manipulation
- Prefers one 1 year knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigative procedures.
- Prefers one 1 year experience to analyze compare and interpret intelligence and draw conclusions.
- Prefers one 1 year experience to communicate clearly concisely and logically both orally and in writing.
- Prefers one 1 year experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers law enforcement personnel and corporate and governmental security representatives.
- Prefers one 1 year experience of organizing information from a variety of sources and prepare written intelligence reports on criminal and groups their methods and targets.
Conditions of Employment
- Successfully pass a background check.
- Successfully pass a drug screen.
- Requires an appropriate and valid drivers license.
- Requires the ability to travel statewide.
- Successfully obtain a security clearance.
- Ability to testify in court (No Giglio issues).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.
Benefits Package
The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health life vision and dental insurance.
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation and other pretax benefit programs.
- Employees earn twelve 12 paid sick days annually.
- Ten to twentyfive 1025 paid vacation days based on years of service.
- Employees earn three 3 paid personal days prorated based on start date.
- ThirteenFourteen 1314 paid state holidays annually.
Work Hours: Indeterminate
Work Location: 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield IL
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Public Safety
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
Intern